Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup

-21* F this morning without the windchill, another sick kiddo- (the third in as many days!!) calls for a good, hot lunch. I had some broccoli I needed to use and the taste for some broccoli cheese soup. Since it takes less than 30 minutes from prep to bowl in the Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese soup is quick enough to make fresh for hubby's lunch. In August my husband changed positions and locations at work. He did have a 40 minute drive and now it is less than 3! For the first time ever he lives close enough that he can come home for lunch. We have had sick kiddos for the past week so today I wanted to make him something extra special for lunch.

 Growing up in Ohio we used to eat at The Barn Restaurant in Smithville, not only do they have THE best salad wagon (an old farm wagon loaded with every salad item you can imagine) but the very best Broccoli Cheese soup with skinny noodles!! Since finding out hubby is diabetic in October we have been watching the carbs, so no noodles today, but still delicious!!

 

Broccoli Cheese Soup in the Instant Pot

2 TBSP butter

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1/2- 1 c. shredded carrot

4 c. chicken broth

1/4 tsp. each of onion and garlic powder

1 c. heavy cream

1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (my family prefers cubed Velveeta)

salt/pepper to taste

1 c. thin egg noodles

On saute melt butter and cook onion until translucent. Add broccoli, carrot, broth, noodles and seasonings. Lock lid, set seal to Sealing, Manual button for 4 minutes. Once the pot beeps do a quick release of pressure. Then stir in the heavy cream and cheese.

The noodles really do take this soup to the next level.
I hope you enjoy!
Thanks for stopping by!

Until later~

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Some days there are just not enough hours!! We live 30 minutes from town so any day we need to head to town causes a struggle for meals. We are currently having lots of appointments in town, a good excuse to use the Crockpot! This week I tried a new recipe, Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup. Chicken Tortilla soup is very popular in our area, but I have never eaten it! My husband and daughter both like it, but I didn't even realize the one they like is cheesy and I made a non-cheesy one. Hubby said the new recipe is now his favorite!! Oldest son is now a fan and I thought it was really good! The jury is still out on oldest daughter! I will say I am not a fan of spicy foods but with the sour cream this soup was not too spicy at all!!
 With temperatures in the single digits this week, it was the perfect time to try a new, easy recipe for some spicy soup!!

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

2 lg boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 packet of Fajita seasoning
1 med. onion, chopped
2 cans Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
1 can Black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 bell pepper, your color choice (I used green)
4 cups chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
Tortilla strips or chips, cheese, sour cream, avocado-for topping

Add all but your toppings to slow cooker and mix. Cook on low for 6 hours, then shred the chicken breasts and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
Serve with your favorite toppings.
Leftovers are very good!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Until later~